You can copy and paste the sample letter below into your computers word-processing program, then modify, print and send home t

This sample letter can be modified for your school and sent home to parents in advance of my visit.

Dear Parents,

Author Dashka Slater will be visiting our school on [INSERT DATE], and will present to students in [INSERT GRADES]. Dashka is a journalist, novelist and childrens author who writes picture books for preschool through grade 4. Her engaging presentations inspire children to write, read, investigate, and be curious about the world.

If you would like your child to have a book signed by the author or to order books for gifts, please complete and return this form with payment to your childs teacher no later than [INSERT DATE]. Please make checks payable to [INSERT NAME].

(Dangerously Ever After - Slater stuffs every sentence with inventive detail. . . A sophisticated romp. - The School Library JournalPrice: $ [INSERT]Number of copies: _____________Autograph this book to : ________________________________________________(Provide a first name if you want Dashka to sign & personalize, otherwise she will sign only. )) (- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - )Thank you!

(Escargot -Escargots voice is parfait, an airy blend of ego and need masterfully balanced in witty and well-turned sentences that leave plenty of room for audiences to get the joke. - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (Starred Review)Price: $ [INSERT]Number of copies: _____________Autograph this book to : ________________________________________________(Provide a first name if you want Dashka to sign & personalize, otherwise she will sign only. ))

(The Antlered Ship -This gorgeous, eye-opening adventure is an engrossing readingexperience that proudly touts curiosity and finding friendship in kindred spirits.- Booklist (Starred Review)Price: $ [INSERT]Number of copies: _____________Autograph this book to : ________________________________________________(Provide a first name if you want Dashka to sign & personalize, otherwise she will sign only. ))

(If requesting personalized signed books, please make names clear and legible! ) (Total Dollar Amount Enclosed: $Students Name______________________ Teacher _______________________________)